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Jacob Jarvis

Donald Trump blasts Hollywood for being 'racist'

Donald Trump has blasted Hollywood and said its entertainment industry is "racist".

The US president, a frequent target for criticism from celebrities, said Hollywood is "very bad" for the US,

He also accused it of trying to "inflame and cause chaos".

The US leader tweeted: "Liberal Hollywood is Racist at the highest level, and with great Anger and Hate! They like to call themselves 'Elite,' but they are not Elite. In fact, it is often the people that they so strongly oppose that are actually the Elite.

"The movie coming out is made in order to inflame and cause chaos. They create their own violence, and then try to blame others.

"They are the true Racists, and are very bad for our Country!"

Mr Trump, who before becoming president appeared in several films and TV shows, did not say which film he was referring to.

However, Universal's upcoming satirical thriller, The Hunt, has recently proved controversial.

It stars Hilary Swank as a "deplorable" being hunted by so-called elites.

Hollywood is known as a major entertainment industry hotspot (AFP/Getty Images)

Following the recent spate of mass shootings, the film's advertising campaign has been paused.

Mr Trump's tweets echoed earlier comments he made at a White House press conference, where he also called Hollywood racist.

He said: "They treat conservatives, Republicans, totally different than they treat others."

The president, whose star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame has been repeatedly vandalised, also said "all of the heads of the biggest companies" in Hollywood would be meeting with him.

Mr Trump also recently criticised the video game industry in the wake of a spate of mass shootings.

He partially blamed "gruesome and grisly" games for creating a "culture of violence".

Additional reporting by PA.

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